r/Paramedics • u/FastConsequence4804 • 4d ago

Nursing student wanting to pursue paramedic after school

not sure if this is the best place to ask this but i’m a BSN student who graduates in 11 months and i’m interested in getting my paramedic certification afterwards. I live in Indiana. I’ve always been interested in working on an ambulance out in the field and it’s something I think about often. Is it possible to do both/work both jobs? thanks in advance :)

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u/Seriousmedic-30 3d ago

If by the end of your BSN program you still want to pursue this, get your emt and evaluate it from there. I know several RN’s who are paramedics, but we’re usually paramedics first. I’m also in this position, I’m a paramedic in a BSN program. If you’ve got the time and desire, sure it’s possible to work as both. All comes down to what you really want and if the extra education is worth it to you. I plan to keep my paramedic license for at least a couple more years after I become an RN. Depending on the workplace, they might pay you a little more per hour as a Paramedic/RN. Lots of factors there.